Welcome message

To all our members

It’s my absolute pleasure to welcome you all to the start of the 2026/2027 Little Athletics season here at Sale Little Athletics Club.

To our returning families - welcome back. And to all the new families joining us - we’re thrilled to have you as part of our growing community. Thank you for choosing our club to support your child’s sporting journey.

For those who don’t know me, I come into this role with 15 years of experience in Physical Education and a background in sports event management. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with athletes of all ages and abilities, and one thing has always remained at the heart of my approach:

My core philosophy is about creating lifelong participation in sport.

It’s not just about results or competition - it’s about enjoyment, confidence, and helping kids develop healthy habits, friendships, and a love for being active that lasts a lifetime.

This season, I’m looking forward to bringing fresh ideas and energy into the club, and helping create a fun, inclusive, and engaging environment for our athletes and families. When children feel supported and excited to participate, that’s when we see real skill development, improved performance, and personal growth – on and off the track.

I’m especially excited to see the progress, results, and performances of our athletes this season. Every personal best, every effort, and every smile is something worth celebrating.

Of course, none of this would be possible without our amazing volunteers, coaches, committee members, and officials - thank you for the time, passion, and commitment you give week after week. And to our valued sponsors and partners - your ongoing support allows us to continue building and improving our club for the benefit of all our young athletes.

As we continue to grow, we are always looking for fresh perspectives and support.
If you’d like to be more involved, please reach out - we welcome new members to our ever‑growing committee.
We’re always open to feedback and new ideas that can help shape the future of our club.

Also, keep your eyes peeled for some exciting developments around the club - we’re currently in the final stages of planning for a new equipment shed and long jump pit covers, which will make a big difference to our facilities and operations going forward.

To finish, I want to wish all of our athletes a safe, fun, and successful season, and I hope all our families enjoy being part of this wonderful club and community.

Thank you - and let’s make the 2026/2027 season our best yet!

Amy Laverty
President
2026/2027 Little Athletics Season